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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Cameo Appearance

Cameos have been around in some form as early as the third century B.C. They are carved in relief from compressed layers to reveal a portrait or scene in a contrasting color.

Initially cameos were not worn as jewelry, but were carved from gemstones as objects of art representing Greek Gods or Roman soldiers.

They have experienced periodic revivals over the centuries, the last being in the 18th and 19th century.

Now, most cameos are carved from shell to be worn as jewelry.

I have a few pieces that have unique colors or unusual forms

like this sweet old compact

or this darling pill box.

Some I use in my bottle making.

But my largest collection is black with white relief. I tend to look for the gorgeous ladies with flowing hair. They are grouped together and displayed in this dish. I noticed how most face the right, hmm?

Since I'm a lefty, I’ve now started looking for left facing cameos.

I found this cutie and she pushed all my buttons. I love her, and I love cameos! Hope you enjoyed them too.

Oh my goodness, these cameos are gorgeous. I have a thing for cameos too!! The pink one with the pearls is so unique, and I am also admiring the rose with the black background. They are so elegant to me, but I never knew the history of them. Thank you for showing us these beautiful cameos.~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

These are so pretty. I haven't seen the black and white ones before, but they are very striking. I love the compact and the pillbox.Of course now you have pointed out that they mostly face right, I will be looking out for lefties too!

Hi Patti,your cameo collection makes me swooning. I love cameos and bought once one in Rom. You have a stunning collection. I also love the Wedgewood jasperware for this cameo look. Thank you for sharing your precious collections and for hosting this glamourous event.Best greetings, Johanna

Hi lovely lady.Your cameos are gorgeous Patti.I also have a collection like you need to show them on my Blog some time.. I would like to thank you so much for hosting your party for us.Hope you have a wonderful week with your family.XXOO Diane

how beautiful your cameo collection is,I love them all. I hankered for one for years and then my brother gave me a vintage rose gold brooch for my birthday and I love her. I wear it whenever I can it's so beautiful.Thank you for visiting me and for your nice comments.x jeanetteann

Gorgeous collection of cameos Patti. Each one is so pretty and unique it would be hard to pick a favorite. I only have one cameo and it is a ring. I must get it out and start wearing again after seeing all your pretty ladies.Cindy

My mother collected cameos. she had shadow boxes made and hung them on the wall when she did not wear them. They were given to her grand daughters. where they are now? I have some in the shop for sale, but just costume. I like the black ones with rhinestones. Thanks for sharing. Richard from My Old Historic House.

Hello Ladies! I've joined in the fun today. Oddly enough I realized recently that you were no longer on my list of blogs that I follow. How weird is that? Never fear, I have re-followed you guys once again! Oh, and I absolutely love cameos too. One of the most sentimental gifts I ever received was a cameo brooch and earrings.

Oh Patti I'm drooling all over my keyboard! What a gorgeous collection!! *drip*...I've got that longggging feeling! *drip* If I could reach right through the screen and "borrow" a couple I would *drip drip* How long have you been collecting them?And I'm sooo excited to be featured! Thank you so much my friends!

OK I can't actually borrow them, but I CAN do the next best thing and PIN em!! So off I go.... My trigger finger is itchy! *winks* Vanna

OMG Patti!!! You have such beautiful cameos! Can you believe that I only have one? : ) But I do look for them everywhere. I love all of yours but I think the ones with the black backgrounds are my faves. Just amazing!!!!hugs from me...

Patti~Thank you so much for the invite...I'm sorry I've been so swamped with orders I just saw your comment!Your cameos are absolutely beautiful. I know whenever I come by I will always be entertained by something beautiful. Your blog is the epitome of true elegance. I hope you have a wonderful weekend~

I just discovered your blog. It's awesome. I love all of your cameos. Where did you find them? Yard Sales? Thrift Stores? One website, I've recently discovered that I love for yardsaling is http://www.yardsalesearch.com. It maps out all the sales!

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